Center for Pediatric Therapy Open House Set for November 13

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital invites community members to celebrate the opening of the new Center for Pediatric Therapy with an open house on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The evening kicks off with a ribbon-cutting event at 4:30 p.m. with the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.

Located at 904 Medical Park Drive in Effingham, the Center for Pediatric Therapy represents a transformative expansion in pediatric health care for the region. The 4,600-square-foot facility is the first and only comprehensive center of its kind serving Effingham, Coles and surrounding counties, offering innovative treatment in a child-friendly environment designed to promote development, improve mobility and encourage independence.

Open House Highlights:

• Ribbon cutting with the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce at 4:30 p.m.
• Guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility
• Meet the therapy team and learn about specialized programs and services
• Family-friendly activities featuring the center's unique amenities, including a climbing rock wall and adaptive playground
• Light refreshments will be provided
• Enter for door prize of a JBL Bluetooth speaker

The Center for Pediatric Therapy offers specialized care for children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries and other congenital conditions. Advanced therapies include pediatric pelvic floor therapy, intensive therapy with the Universal Exercise Unit (SpiderCage), TOT Savvy for tongue ties, sensory processing interventions, augmentative and alternative communication, and advanced pediatric feeding therapy.

"We're thrilled to bring this specialized center to our region – there's nothing else like it in Effingham, Coles or the surrounding counties," said Tammy Probst, Rehab and Wellness Director at St. Anthony's. "Families no longer have to travel hours for the specialized pediatric therapy their children need. By offering treatment in a child-friendly environment designed to accommodate their age, developmental stage and therapeutic requirements, we can help kids thrive right here in their own community."

The public is encouraged to tour the newest facility for HSHS St. Anthony’s Rehab and Wellness, which is in addition to their adult therapy services offered at the Richard E. Workman Sports Complex and all the therapies offered at St. Anthony’s Health Center in Altamont.